The genesis of ADITI can be traced back to the vision of a group of dental professionals who envisioned a fresh and dynamic environment in India’s dental scenario, in line with the global trends where trade barriers are no longer extant and where science and technology rules the roost. A forum like ADITI where manufacturers, traders, importers and all others connected with the dental trade fulfilled a vital gap in the link between dental practitioners, academia, manufacturers and traders, apart from giving voice to the aspirations of all in representations and discussions with the Government.